P.S. 36

Test scores aren't provided in this data, but the school operates in District 19 where ELA and math proficiency both hover around 48%—well below city averages. With 100% of students having IEPs and 91% facing economic hardship, this school serves a population that typically needs more resources, not less. Class sizes match the district average at about 22 students.

The survey data tells a complicated story. Parents give very high marks for trust—98% trust teachers and 96% trust the principal, both exceptional. Teachers report 89% instruction quality, slightly above the district average. But there's a crack in middle management: teachers rate their trust in the principal at only 77% and collegial trust among staff at 75%—both below district averages. Teacher-reported safety (85%) also trails the district (92%). The discipline picture is clean: zero suspensions, which is notable in a district where the average is 1.6%.

The student body is predominantly Black (64%) with significant Hispanic representation (25%), reflecting the East New York-New Lots neighborhood demographics. There's a diversity index of 55%, and notably 100% of students have Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)—this is a school that specifically serves students with special needs. With 91% economic need, virtually all families are dealing with financial stress. The neighborhood has low homeownership (29%) and only 16% of adults have bachelor's degrees.

East New York-New Lots is a working-class Brooklyn neighborhood with real challenges. Safety scores are low (31st percentile), the stability score is nearly rock-bottom (5.36), and only 37% of residents have an education-oriented outlook. That said, transit access is decent (69th percentile) and family density is moderate (64th percentile). Air quality concerns exist—the PM2.5 levels and asthma emergency department rates are elevated, and lead exposure rates (16.3%) are concerning. The median home value ($605,545) has risen significantly, suggesting gentrification pressures.

The neighborhood has moderate transit access (68.58 score), and Linden Boulevard is a major thoroughfare, so families can typically reach the school via bus or walking. However, the low safety score (31.42) and high crime density (2565 per area) mean parents may prefer to accompany younger children.